Updates

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Finds That Some Bird Flu Strains Have Acquired Properties That Might Enhance Their Potential to Infect Humans

CDC recently released the results of a study suggesting that some North American avian influenza A H7 virus strains have properties that might enhance their potential to infect humans as well as their potential to spread from human to human.

GE Security's MobileTrace Helps Iredell County Sheriff Identify Narcotics-Tainted Cash

MobileTrace is a handheld trace detection instrument capable of simultaneous detection of both explosives and narcotics.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Provides Tips to International Travelers During Busy Summer Season

To help make travelers' trips as trouble-free as possible, CBP provides some common-sense tips for international travel.

Missouri Department of Public Safety Implements Latest Version of NC4's E Team

Immediately upon deploying E Team for flood-recovery efforts, Missouri saw a vast improvement in communications between local- and state-level emergency managers, resulting in a more efficient recovery process than in previous disasters.

Department of Homeland Security to Upgrade Homeland Security Information Network

This enhancement will provide a secure and trusted national platform for "Sensitive But Unclassified" (SBU) information sharing and collaboration between federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, private-sector, and international partners.

Smiths Detection Launches Advanced Handheld Chemical Identifier

The HazMatID Ranger is a new portable chemical identifier specially designed for diverse field operations requiring quick and easy identification of unknown solids or liquids.

Allen-Vanguard Receives $35 Million U.S. Order for Electronic Counter-Measures Equipment

Allen Vanguard has received an order from General Dynamics Armament & Technical Products to supply spares for vehicle mounted electronic counter-measures equipment ("ECM" or "jammers") for a U.S. Department of Defense customer.

Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Celebrates Decade of Training

Created from an idea to prepare state and local emergency responders from acts of terrorism, involving Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), the CDP has become a premier federal training facility offering a unique hands-on training experience.

Defenshield is Pleased to Announce a Strategic Partnership with North American Specialty Glass (NASG) - A Premier Transparent Armor Supplier

The partnership will allow Defenshield to offer additional transparent armor solutions to its military, law enforcement, and government customers, particularly those with armored vehicle transparent armor needs.

Ronald Colburn, Deputy Chief of the Border Patrol Announces State of the Agency

Border Patrol has made significant accomplishments while securing our nation's border to protect Americans against the entry of terrorists while maintaining their traditional mission.